[ Rumours ] New adaptor for better compatibility with 4/3 lenses on M4/3 bodies?

[nissanmanic]

With reference to this "new patent" from olympus click here, and also reference to the Sony NEX5n which from here, has at the same time launched a new adaptor for PDAF with their native alpha line of lenses, could we (owners of both 4/3 and M4/3 system) finally marry the 2 systems with better AF-ing and not have to buy overlapping lenses for the 2 systems for the sake of a working AF system?

Also wondering how if that's the case, how would (likely) be the overall experience of using PDAF optimised lenses on M4/3 cameras. Exciting news to me, but I've only just got myself a MMF-1. :cry:

 

[Agrivar]

I use the panasonic MA-1 (which is equivalent to the MMF-1/MMF-2). The difference in the new rumoured adapter would be AF speed, which should offer native PDAF focusing speeds.. I'll be happy...

 

[MichaelLee]

I will be very happy if this is true. the only thing that I now suffer in m4/3, is lack of good quality tele lens.
mounted Zuiko 50-200 on m4/3 body with MMF1, the AF take 2.5sec to 3 sec.

will certainly keep an eye on the new adaptor development.

 

[cannedpineapples]

Just confirming- is this actually a rumour, or just hoping based on what's been launched for the Sony?

 

[nissanmanic]

well, according to 4/3 rumours, the patent is already out, it's a matter of is/when Olympus going to make something out of it.

 

[theITguy]

This is good news for matchmaking high quality 4/3 lens with compact bodies of m4/3 that comes with cool features

 

[MichaelLee]

i would buy back zuiko 50mm f2 and 50-200mm if this adaptor really work, with AF less than 1 sec.

 

[cannedpineapples]

Ah ok, thanks. Patents don't always translate to actual products. Especially since there are already so many adaptors for 4/3->m4/3. This would primarily be useful if Olympus basically decides it doesn't want to develop high-end native glass for M43. That's always a possibility, though.

 

[MichaelLee]

Ah ok, thanks. Patents don't always translate to actual products. Especially since there are already so many adaptors for 4/3->m4/3. This would primarily be useful if Olympus basically decides it doesn't want to develop high-end native glass for M43. That's always a possibility, though.

you are bad. Pour me a bucket of cold water.

 

[cannedpineapples]

Haha. It's just that I see so many patents that don't translate to products or make their way to products only way later- new sensor, new shutter, etc.

But of course an adapter will be much easier to make and require much less marketing (it's basically an accessory). Might be a good idea to look at the ZD lenses now to invest before the new adapter comes out

 

[napalmdog]

i think there was a patent before for a PDAF converter similar to what Sony have. that came out even before Sony announced theirs, yet we never saw it released. maybe they decided to go another path. we'll see.

 

[puny]

then I'll hold on to my 4/3 lenses for awhile longer.

 

[Blu-By-U]

Question, won't adding glass also add f? Like the EC14, it adds 1 stop to the f. Won't this add something?